Assistant Vice Provost of Strategic Institutional Analytics

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Job Overview: Reporting to the Vice Provost of the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Effectiveness, the AVP for Strategic Institutional Analytics supports the Office primarily in the area of advanced applied statistical analysis (e.g, multiple linear and logistic regression, outcome evaluation, causal analysis) in support of decision-making at the University. Demonstrated proficiency in communicating complex findings to audiences without a statistical background is essential. ¬

Analyses are based on project-specific datasets that must be constructed from data merged from multiple sources, including University transactional database tables (Banner), a University data warehouse (SQL Server) and self-report data from surveys. As such, this is not exclusively an analyst position -- expertise in data management, SQL-query writing, as well as effective oral and written communication of research findings are essential. In this capacity the position will also be a partner in ongoing development and refinement of the University data warehouse.

The primary function of this position will be, under the direction of the Vice Provost for IRAE, to undertake applied research that can help guide decision-making and resource allocation. This will involve utilizing extant data sources and merging them to construct project-specific research datasets, conducting the statistical analysis appropriate to the research question and, perhaps most importantly, communicating the results clearly to non-technical audiences in a manner that can directly inform decision-making and resource allocation.

The position will also support other IRAE major office initiatives, as needed, including, (1) the ongoing development of the IRAE reporting data warehouse, (2) reports and research products based on institutional student self-report data, and, (3) institutional dashboards and benchmarking analyses.

Working with the Vice Provost, the position will also help form and lead a University-wide data analytics committee to coordinate and integrate analytic activities across the University's administrative units.

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Drexel University offers an attractive benefits package including tuition remission, a generous retirement package with matching funds (up to 11 percent) and an opportunity to join a talented team of professionals directly helping the University achieve its record growth and quality reputation.

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